Science and Medicine in Ancient Egypt By: Sarah Fautale and Laura Rau
IMPORTANT Paraghraps from the Book:
Science of Medicine ....In addition to their developments in writing, the ancient Egyptians made important advances in such fields as astronomy and medicine. Among the people of the ancient world, Egypt was known as a land of great learning.
Keeping Track of Time... They were an agricultural people, the Egyptians needed to be able to predict when the Nile appeared to rise rapidly about the same time that they could see Sirius, the Dog Star, in the sky shortly before sunrise. Astronomers are scientists who study the stars and other objects in the sky. They worked out the average time between the appearances of the star. They found out that it came to about 365 days. This became the lenght of the year.
Mathematics...The Egyptians used basic mathematics in finding solutions to problems they faced every day. We know they could add, subtract, multiply, and divide. We also know they used simple fractions. Mathematics helped Egyptians measure stone so that it could be cut to the proper size to build pyramids. They used geometry to measure area so that they could figure out the amount of taxes for a plot of land.
Medicine...Religion and medicine were closely related in ancient Eygpt. Doctors were specially trained priests who used the sick. Probably because of their work on mummies, the ancient Egyptians knew a great deal about the body. By studying the body, they learned to perform surgery. They could set broken bones and treat many minor injuries.
Medicine (part 2)...The Egyptians also understood herbalism, the practice of creating medicines from plants. They used these natural remedies to help ease everyday illensses such as stomachaches and headaches. Mothers prepared their own home remedies, or cures, to reduce children's fevers. The Egyptians wrote much of their medical knowledge down on papyrus. Centuries later, the ancient Greeks and Romans used these records.
Some Quick Facts of Things the Egyptains used to survive with:
1.)Shadoof- The shadoof was a very useful item that the Ancient Egyptians built to help them retrieve water from the Nile River. It was operated by hand and was used to lift water from the river onto the land in buckets.
2.) Sun clocks- Sun clocks worked like a sundial, measuring time by watching the moving shadows.
3.) Water clocks- Water clocks were some of the earliest clocks used, but didn't need the oberservation of celestial bodies.
4.) Make-up- Beauty was always side by side with the Ancient Egyptians moral exsitance.
5.) Papyrus- Paper is very important to modern day life, and we have the Ancient Egyptians to thank for that. Their paper was made of papyrus.
8D Quiz Time :) (Questions #'s 1-6 are multiple chocie question #6 is a BOUNS QUESTION too:) 8)
1.) In addition to their developments in writing, the ancient Egyptians made important advancves in such fields as and medicine.
a. astronomy
b. money
c. checks
2.) Who were the people who worked out the average time between the appearances of the star? a. The Egyptians
b. Mr. Domyan
c. The astronomers
3.) What did the Egyptians know how to do?
a. add, subtract, multiply, and divide
b. sew, cook in a microwave, use a vacume cleaner, and wash
c. play video games, read a book, watch tv
4.) What were closley related in ancient Eygpt?
a. leather couches and chairs
b. religion and medicine
c. tell time on a clock or a watch
5.) What was the Egyptian's second language that they learned.
a. english
b. script
c. herbalism
*BONUS QUESTIONS*
6.) What is Sirius's nick name?
a. The Funky Monkey
b. The Dog Star
c. The Bunny Dance
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IMPORTANT KEY TERMS ARE...Science: A branch of certain knowledge or study dealing with facts or truths arranged and showing the operation of general laws Medicine: Any substance or substances used for treating diseases, illnesses, or any health problems Astronomers: Scientists who study the stars and other objects in the sky Shadoof: A hand operated device that was used to lift water from the river onto the land using buckets. Very much like the modern day well Sun clocks: This clock worked like a sundial, by watching the moving shadows throughout the day.
Water clocks:These were some of the earliest used clocks and didn't need the observation of celestial bodies. Make-up: Facial or bodily cosmetics Papyrus: A very abundant plant that grew around the Nile
By: Sarah Fautale and Laura Rau
IMPORTANT Paraghraps from the Book:
Science of Medicine .... In addition to their developments in writing, the ancient Egyptians made important advances in such fields as astronomy and medicine. Among the people of the ancient world, Egypt was known as a land of great learning.
Keeping Track of Time... They were an agricultural people, the Egyptians needed to be able to predict when the Nile appeared to rise rapidly about the same time that they could see Sirius, the Dog Star, in the sky shortly before sunrise. Astronomers are scientists who study the stars and other objects in the sky. They worked out the average time between the appearances of the star. They found out that it came to about 365 days. This became the lenght of the year.
Mathematics... The Egyptians used basic mathematics in finding solutions to problems they faced every day. We know they could add, subtract, multiply, and divide. We also know they used simple fractions. Mathematics helped Egyptians measure stone so that it could be cut to the proper size to build pyramids. They used geometry to measure area so that they could figure out the amount of taxes for a plot of land.
Medicine... Religion and medicine were closely related in ancient Eygpt. Doctors were specially trained priests who used the sick. Probably because of their work on mummies, the ancient Egyptians knew a great deal about the body. By studying the body, they learned to perform surgery. They could set broken bones and treat many minor injuries.
Medicine (part 2)... The Egyptians also understood herbalism, the practice of creating medicines from plants. They used these natural remedies to help ease everyday illensses such as stomachaches and headaches. Mothers prepared their own home remedies, or cures, to reduce children's fevers. The Egyptians wrote much of their medical knowledge down on papyrus. Centuries later, the ancient Greeks and Romans used these records.
Some Quick Facts of Things the Egyptains used to survive with:
1.)Shadoof- The shadoof was a very useful item that the Ancient Egyptians built to help them retrieve water from the Nile River. It was operated by hand and was used to lift water from the river onto the land in buckets.
2.) Sun clocks- Sun clocks worked like a sundial, measuring time by watching the moving shadows.
3.) Water clocks- Water clocks were some of the earliest clocks used, but didn't need the oberservation of celestial bodies.
4.) Make-up- Beauty was always side by side with the Ancient Egyptians moral exsitance.
5.) Papyrus- Paper is very important to modern day life, and we have the Ancient Egyptians to thank for that. Their paper was made of papyrus.
Links*
*biglogophy*
- Http:www.aldokkan.com/science/medicine.htm.
Http:www.fi.edu/learn/tut/9-12/medicine.html.Http:www.crystalinks.com/egyptmedicine.html.
Http:www.crystalinks.com/egyptscience.html.
Http:www.discoveryeducation.com.
Http:www.egyptologyonline.com/medicine_and_healthcare.htm.
Http:www.fi.edu/learn/tut/9-12/medicine.html.
Http:www.fi.edu/learn/tut/9-12/medicine.html.
Http:www.fofweb.com/NuHistory/default.asp?ItemID=WE49&NewItemID=True.
Http://www.love-egypt.com.
8D Quiz Time :) (Questions #'s 1-6 are multiple chocie question #6 is a BOUNS QUESTION too:) 8)
1.) In addition to their developments in writing, the ancient Egyptians made important advancves in such fields as and medicine.
a. astronomy
b. money
c. checks
2.) Who were the people who worked out the average time between the appearances of the star? a. The Egyptians
b. Mr. Domyan
c. The astronomers
3.) What did the Egyptians know how to do?
a. add, subtract, multiply, and divide
b. sew, cook in a microwave, use a vacume cleaner, and wash
c. play video games, read a book, watch tv
4.) What were closley related in ancient Eygpt?
a. leather couches and chairs
b. religion and medicine
c. tell time on a clock or a watch
5.) What was the Egyptian's second language that they learned.
a. english
b. script
c. herbalism
*BONUS QUESTIONS*
6.) What is Sirius's nick name?
a. The Funky Monkey
b. The Dog Star
c. The Bunny Dance
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< the royal cube helps the egyptians measure things
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IMPORTANT KEY TERMS ARE... Science: A branch of certain knowledge or study dealing with facts or truths arranged and showing the operation of general laws Medicine: Any substance or substances used for treating diseases, illnesses, or any health problems Astronomers: Scientists who study the stars and other objects in the sky Shadoof: A hand operated device that was used to lift water from the river onto the land using buckets. Very much like the modern day well Sun clocks: This clock worked like a sundial, by watching the moving shadows throughout the day.
Water clocks: These were some of the earliest used clocks and didn't need the observation of celestial bodies. Make-up: Facial or bodily cosmetics Papyrus: A very abundant plant that grew around the Nile